phpBB VPS hosting
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Make sure your forum always stays online with a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Our 300 Mb/s network ensures it also stays fast.
Performance and speed
Enjoy AMD EPYC processors, NVMe SSD storage, and optimized server configurations. Need more resources? Update anytime.
Robust security
Forget about malicious files with a malware scanner and get rid of bot traffic with DDoS protection and a built-in firewall.
99.9% uptime guarantee
Make sure your forum always stays online with a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Our 300 Mb/s network ensures it also stays fast.
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phpBB VPS FAQs
What is phpBB VPS Hosting?
The phpBB software is a free and open-source solution for creating forums. However, you need a web hosting company to launch your phpBB forum online.
With Hostinger’s phpBB VPS hosting, you will get dedicated and scalable resources, full root access for more customization, and robust security measures, such as a malware scanner for handling malicious files, a built-in firewall for getting rid of bot traffic, and DDoS protection.
How do I install phpBB on my VPS?
If you use Hostinger, simply choose the Ubuntu 22.04 with phpBB template during onboarding, and that’s it – your virtual private server will come with the pre-installed software.
For a complete guide, including the manual method, follow our tutorial on how to install phpBB.
What are the server requirements for phpBB?
As phpBB doesn’t take much space, you only need to check whether your server and operating system support PHP.
This means that you should consider the number of users and the kind of forum you will run. Starting at 5,49 €/month, our KVM 1 plan comes with 1 vCPU core, 4 GB of RAM, 50 GB of disk space, and 4 TB of bandwidth – ideal for starting your community forum.
For large forums with resource-intensive visuals, consider our higher-tier plans. For example, KMV 8 offers 8 vCPU cores, 32 GB of RAM, 400 GB of disk space, and 32 TB bandwidth, starting at just 21,99 €/month.
Does phpBB support plugins and themes?
Yes. As open-source software, phpBB supports various extensions. You will be able to install any extensions you want with full root access to your server.
What support options are available for phpBB hosting?
Hostinger provides AI Assistant for instant help – simply prompt and get relevant commands and answers. If you want to improve your knowledge, we offer a vast library of VPS tutorials, quick Knowledge Base articles, and Hostinger Academy videos.